Former Republican Gov. Sarah Palin won the statewide count in the June 11 special primary election, but former Bethel Democratic state Rep. Mary Peltola was the top vote-getter in state House District 33, which encompasses Haines, Skagway and downtown Juneau. Peltola led the district with 29.82% of the 5,598 ballots in the district, followed by […]
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Wrangell borough buys former sawmill property for $2.5 million
After finding a solution to a contractor lien against the property owner, the Wrangell Borough this week completed a $2.5 million purchase to take over ownership of the former sawmill property six miles south of downtown. “The intent is not to hold on to the property,” Mayor Steve Prysunka said at the June 14 assembly meeting. The […]
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Assembly upholds Mud Bay decision
Due to a technicality, the Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday reaffirmed its May 24 decision to prohibit commercial events in the Mud Bay rural residential zone following a long discussion and public testimony. The assembly voted 3-2 to reconsider their previous action, falling one vote short of the four votes required to pass a motion, as established […]
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Assembly adds to, OKs budget
The Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday adopted a $12.9 million operating budget with amendments to keep the pool open for 11 months and pay for a professional curator at the Haines Sheldon Museum, among other increases. At the final budget hearing, the assembly voted unanimously to spend an extra $35,434 on the pool and $60,000 on the […]
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HEDC discussion reveals differences of views about group’s purpose
An assembly discussion about funding the Haines Economic Development Corporation reflected some sharp contrasts in how the nonprofit is viewed. After a long discussion, the assembly voted to increase funding to HEDC in the upcoming fiscal year from $25,000 to $40,000 — but with a condition that the funds would be contingent on the state budget, […]
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Vote reconsideration request may be violation
Last week’s CVN reported the manager, clerk, Mayor, and planner contacted an assembly member and requested she reconsider a vote. Another member became aware new information was available regarding this vote, but wasn’t asked directly to reconsider. There are potential violations of the charter and Open Meetings Act (OMA) here. First, the manager and clerk are […]
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Reed Scott-Schwalbach and Chris Celauro married July 19 at the Fort Seward tribal house. Reed’s mother and Haines Mayor Stephanie Scott officiated. About 150 people attended, including more than 60 out-of-town guests. The groom’s parents are Rhoda and Jerry Celauro of Long Island, N.Y. Reed’s father is Bob Schwalbach. Bob’s wife is Jude Marfil. Nori Nash and Brian Pindel flew from Bolivia, and Fabiola Torres Méndez came from Tabasco, Mexico. The bride’s 91-year-old grandparents Harvey and Lois […]
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Vote to prohibit Mud Bay events likely to be reconsidered
Haines Borough staff and Mayor Douglas Olerud asked assembly member Tyler Huling to make a motion to reconsider a 4-2 vote made last week that prohibits commercial events in the Mud Bay Rural Residential Zone. Huling told the CVN that the borough manager, clerk, planner and Mayor contacted her on Friday and told her that after consultation with borough […]
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Justin Swinton and Courtney Reay were married at Love Lane Barn in Bozeman, Montana on May 14. The bride’s mother is Patty Reay and the groom’s parents are Ralph and Sarah Swinton of Haines. Justin’s grandmother Charlotte Olerud and uncle Mayor Douglas Olerud were in attendance with Justin’s siblings: Tyler Swinton with his wife Lynzee Swinton, Dylan Swinton, and Kayley Swinton. Friends James and Ashley Sage and Dave and Inez Gross also traveled to Bozeman for the ceremony. The newly married couple live […]
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“Green corridor” for cruise ships may extend to Haines
toward creating the world’s first “green corridor” for cruise ships, which would stretch from Seattle to Southeast Alaska. The goal would be to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 in an effort to mitigate global climate change. Skagway and Juneau signed onto the effort, and local resident Sue Libenson told the Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday that […]